I plan on it Brother Mark! Gotta get some miles on your new bike.
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NOVA SCOTIA July 2008
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by TonUp » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:01 pm
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by Touko » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:07 pm
Hey Tito, I wasn't sure when I would be riding to Nova Scotia but I and the normal crew I usually ride with have decided on Aug. 1st as the start date. The plan right now is to ride up to Portland ME. stay over night and take the Cat ferry to Yarmouth. From there to Halifax, St John, Augusta ME. and back home. We'll be staying over in those places (except Yarmouth). Only 5 days all together but I think it will be a blast. Perhaps you have gotten it already but if you go to NovaScotia.com you can get a free booklet geared specifically for bikers touring Nova Scotia. Once I looked through that it cemented the trip for me. Adios, Touko
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Caqpe Bretton
by TonUp » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:13 pm
Touko!
I have the Novas Scotia guide, thanks! We are doing the same deal with the CAT ferry to Yarmouth, it is supposed to be a great ride!
I am ready!
Tito
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I have the Novas Scotia guide, thanks! We are doing the same deal with the CAT ferry to Yarmouth, it is supposed to be a great ride!
I am ready!
Tito
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by Boondox » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:04 pm
Tito -- Have you picked your dates yet? We have our annual audit at work the week after the July 4th holiday, and I absolutely have to be here for that. But if you plan on being home by the 6th...or if you leave the weekend after..?
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Nova Scotia Summer 2008
by TonUp » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:27 pm
I have to talk with Mark but I might have to change the dates to later in July or first week in August. I will let you now ASAP.
I really wanted to go around the first week because the first 2 weeks in July are always pretty active, music, festivals and outdoor events. I figured 9 to 11 days and about 2,700 to 3,000 miles. Part camping and part Motels or Cabins by the seashore.
I am going to review my travel guide and see what I come up with. I am ready for Cape Bretton and the Cabot Trail, seafood, music, fresh sea breeze and great scenic views and of course the twisty roads!!!
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I really wanted to go around the first week because the first 2 weeks in July are always pretty active, music, festivals and outdoor events. I figured 9 to 11 days and about 2,700 to 3,000 miles. Part camping and part Motels or Cabins by the seashore.
I am going to review my travel guide and see what I come up with. I am ready for Cape Bretton and the Cabot Trail, seafood, music, fresh sea breeze and great scenic views and of course the twisty roads!!!
Tito
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by Boondox » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:40 pm
Tito!
I got my Nova Scotia motorcycle packet in the mail today. Looks like an awesome place to ride! So good, I'm wondering why you want to push into New Brunswick and Quebec instead of spending a week exploring the Maritimes. I'm thinking catch the ferry from Portland to Yarmouth, riding the entire perimeter, check out the Bay of Fundy, then back via Maine.
You figure out any dates yet?
Pete
I got my Nova Scotia motorcycle packet in the mail today. Looks like an awesome place to ride! So good, I'm wondering why you want to push into New Brunswick and Quebec instead of spending a week exploring the Maritimes. I'm thinking catch the ferry from Portland to Yarmouth, riding the entire perimeter, check out the Bay of Fundy, then back via Maine.
You figure out any dates yet?
Pete
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10 days or so
by TonUp » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:55 pm
I still want to go around July 3rd and back on July 14th, take the CAT on Friday 8:00am friday morning from Portland to Yarmouth, Bay of Fundy, Halifax, Sherbrooke, Sidney, Cape Bretton (2-3 nights) Cabot Trail (twice) Pictou, Prince Edward Island, Gaspe Bay, Tadoussac Quebec.......and rip the KANC in NH on the way home.
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Nova Scotia 2008
by TonUp » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:00 am
Need to get my Passport soon. Really looking forward to ripping the CABOT TRAIL in Nova Scotia. Seafood! Whale watching! Wild life! Ocean front camping! Music!
Yes please!
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Yes please!
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by mark » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:59 am
I officially ordered my V-Strom and accessories on Friday, and need to arrange the financing this week. Plan is to go sign over the check on Saturday.
Looking forward to the Maritimes trip!
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Looking forward to the Maritimes trip!
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by Boondox » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:51 pm
Tito, if you're taking the Cat that's half my budget right there. Way too steep for me. And there's just no way I can be out of town the week of our audit at work. Maybe we can time it so I can meet you guys somewhere up there as you're coming back our way.
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by Touko » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:02 pm
Hey Mark, congratulations on the new bike. Just took a look at it on the web and it appears to be a well built and designed ride. I'm sure it will be quite at home on the highways as well as the many dirt roads up there in Vermont. Good luck with it, Touko
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Cape Breton
by TonUp » Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:42 pm
Mark & Pete!
I will look at the alternate route via St.John Ferry to Digby. Can we ride all day Friday to make it there?
I am looking at the entire trip all over again.
Thanks!
Tito
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I will look at the alternate route via St.John Ferry to Digby. Can we ride all day Friday to make it there?
I am looking at the entire trip all over again.
Thanks!
Tito
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Friday July 4th
by TonUp » Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:09 pm
Mark & Pete!
It is $130 one way for the Bike , Rider, and Passenger? From Saint John NB to Digby NS
http://www.acadiaferry.com/
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It is $130 one way for the Bike , Rider, and Passenger? From Saint John NB to Digby NS
http://www.acadiaferry.com/
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Re: Friday July 4th
by mark » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:37 am
TonUp wrote:t is $130 one way for the Bike , Rider, and Passenger? From Saint John NB to Digby NS
Yeah, $150 Canadian, so whatever the exchange rate makes that when we travel.
Plus, that ferry runs seven days a week at 9am and 4:45pm.
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